September 2023 in “Cureus” Topical antibiotics successfully treated a rare scalp condition in an elderly man with vitiligo.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Probiotics significantly reduce the severity of atopic dermatitis.
18 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Calcipotriol plus betamethasone with microneedling works better than tacrolimus for treating vitiligo.
November 2025 in “Contact Dermatitis” Avoiding salicylates improved skin issues and stabilized hair loss in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
16 citations
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March 2016 in “Clinical ophthalmology” Bimatoprost is safe and improves eyelash growth in healthy kids but not in those with eyelash loss from chemotherapy or alopecia.
46 citations
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April 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Substance P may worsen acne by increasing inflammation, but corticosteroids might help by reducing this effect.
15 citations
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May 2017 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” High-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate had a modest effect on severe childhood alopecia, but side effects and relapse were concerns.
September 2014 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” 11 citations
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January 2009 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Early and aggressive treatment can significantly regrow hair in discoid lupus erythematosus.
7 citations
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January 1989 in “Leprosy Review” A woman with leprosy improved after stopping dapsone and getting treatment for a severe skin reaction and nail changes.
October 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Intravenous corticosteroid therapy is effective for long-term hair regrowth in alopecia areata, and a scoring system helps predict treatment success and relapse.
1 citations
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November 2021 in “Oman Medical Journal” Cyclosporine A treatment caused rare hair repigmentation in a 65-year-old man.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “Life” Combining fractionated CO2 laser with tacrolimus may help treat chronic alopecia areata.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” The treatment using phenol and dexamethasone was effective for alopecia areata with no recurrence in 6 months.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Advanced Community Medicine” The cream effectively treats acne and dermatitis without causing irritation.
6 citations
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April 2015 in “Plastic surgical nursing” Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% is a safe and effective way to increase eyelash growth.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Dexamethasone increases androgen receptor activity in scalp cells, which might explain stress-related hair loss.
25 citations
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June 1975 in “Archives of Dermatology” Corticosteroid injections for hair loss can cause skin thinning.
August 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology”
8 citations
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January 2008 in “Annals of Dermatology” Combining Cyclosporine A with low-dose corticosteroids effectively treats severe alopecia areata.
July 2024 in “Romanian Journal of Veterinary Sciences” Cyclosporine improved skin condition in dogs with sebaceous adenitis.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 16-year-old girl's skin rash was likely caused by an infection and improved with topical steroids.
20 citations
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June 2003 in “Neurology” Tacrolimus and corticosteroids can improve symptoms of Satoyoshi syndrome.
19 citations
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September 2002 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Topical tacrolimus did not regrow hair in alopecia universalis patients.
2 citations
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September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man had an allergic reaction to minoxidil, which stopped after he discontinued use and started corticosteroids.
8 citations
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The method improves acne treatment by enhancing drug delivery and reducing skin irritation.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences” The shampoo with salicylic acid, panthenol, and niacinamide is effective and safe for preventing hair loss in people with alopecia.
31 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Prostaglandin F2α analogs show promise for treating certain types of hair loss but need more research for other skin conditions.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Psoriasis treatments range from topical creams to systemic medications with serious side effects, and while treatments can manage symptoms, there is no cure.